Notes About Your Stand Mixer

•The Mixer Head locks down for thorough mixing. However, there will be some “bouncing” of the Mixer Head during heavy mixing or kneading. This is caused by the flexibility designed into the Mixer.

•If a spoon is accidentally caught in attachments or the motor stalls, the

Mixer will automatically shut off. If this happens, turn Mixer off, then unplug. Clear obstruction. Let motor cool for 5 minutes before continuing.

•Always stay near Mixer during use. The speed of turning bowls should always be monitored.

To Clean

1.Make sure Sensor Speed Control is turned to OFF and Mixer is unplugged.

2.Raise Mixer Head to up locked position.

3.Press Beater Eject Button to eject attachments.

4.Bowls, beaters, and dough hooks may be washed in hot, soapy water or in automatic dishwasher.

5.Wipe Head, Base, and Turntable of Mixer with a damp cloth.

Recipes

Check our Web site for more recipes.

Beautiful Breads A Few Words About Baking Bread...

All of our recipes were tested using all-purpose flour. Bread flour can also be used.

Most of these recipes call for shaping bread into a loaf and baking in a loaf pan. However, bread can be shaped into any shape and baked in almost any pan. The only thing this affects is the baking time.

All of the yeast bread recipes were made using the dough hooks on Speed 6.

Bread Tips!

•When yeast is dissolved in warm water, the water temperature should be 105° to 115°F. This is usually very warm tap water.

•Bread rises best in a moist, warm environment. For a perfect place to raise bread, place bread in a microwave oven or regular oven with a pan of steaming water. Do not turn oven on, but close the door.

Basic White Bread

2 packages active dry yeast

3 tablespoons sugar

 

21⁄2 cups warm water

2 teaspoons salt

 

3 tablespoons butter or margarine,

6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour

 

melted

 

 

In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast and 1⁄2 cup of warm water. Stir until

 

dissolved. Add remaining warm water, butter, sugar, and salt. Stir until mixed.

 

Add 6 cups of flour and mix until blended. Add enough of remaining flour until

 

dough forms a smooth ball that is slightly sticky to the touch.

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840056500 specifications

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